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Friday, October 5, 2012

Caution tends to still exist for most radiology groups these days
when teaming up with a teleradiology practice, with uncertainties
ranging from quality assurance and access concerns to perceived threats
to their business; while the list of issues that could end up being
roadblocks is certainly extensive, however, teleradiology actually tends
to lower overhead, tends to improve morale, and tends to help grow a
practice, and that is only the beginning!
This
entire topic reaches back to 2000, when teleradiology emerged with a
focus in a support capacity, with a number of large, national practices
merging with the goal of changing the model that had been in place for
years, and instead pursuing daytime hours - all in an effort to replace
conventional radiology groups. Teleradiology is beginning to reemerge
with its original intent, however, as concerns over both quality control
and overall commitment have caused there to be a shift toward
teleradiology specialists who operate in a more traditional manner and
are content to operate in a strictly supportive role - all of which will
likely end up creating a renewed interest in teleradiology amongst
radiology groups.
When it comes down to it, after all, there is
typically not enough volume to support the cost of a dedicated
professional, with only five to fifteen reads generally being available
each night (which means that paying a physician a substantial salary for
this menial task neither makes the greatest use of the money expended
nor of the physician's time and talents) - and what's more,
teleradiologists are generally focused on on interpretations that are
preliminary only, which means that final reads can still end up being
accelerated for their counterparts working days. As is widely known
already, practices are required to reread and verify results, but QC/QA
requirements can be fulfilled with this duplication.
In addition
to increasing the profitability of a practice (while decreasing those
administrative problems that tend to occur), teleradiology also has the
ability to enable a practice to do more with a smaller staff, which
means that the group can look into hospital engagements that will be
profitable, while also knowing that they can absorb overnight coverage
without needing to add additional employees.
Teleradiology also
allows for the obstacle of attracting new talent to no longer be as
large of a problem, as undesirable, overnight hours is no longer a
necessity - which means it will be easier it appeal to young
practitioners, while also making it easier to keep veteran professionals
around.
And most importantly of all, when working with a
teleradiologist, a practice can significantly lessen the problem of
trying to juggle staff, and will be able to run far more smoothly as a
result!

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Let us take this opportunity to learn more about the four
associated risks to skin mole treatments. It is our goal to have a full
grasp on the dynamics behind these risks, especially on how they came
about. With that knowledge, we will be in a better position to look for
ways to mitigate or even eliminate those risks as we go about the
treatments. We will keep those risks at bay by employing some
precautions and safety measures. It is worth noting that the treatment
of skin moles tends to be quite invasive. We're still a long, long way
off from the time when you can simply wash down a capsule or a tablet
with water and your skin moles would fade away. When we say "treating
the moles", we are talking about procedures such as excision (cutting)
or cauterization (burning) of the moles. They are, unfortunately, both
of them, invasive. Being invasive medical procedures, they naturally
come with various risks.
Now
the first of the four main risks that are associated with skin mole
treatment is the risk of infection. It is a risk that is present even if
you are careful in choosing which treatment to use between excision and
cauterization. But, to be sure, the risk is higher in cases where the
procedure involves simple excision. During the mole removal procedure,
it is highly possible that bacteria and other pathogens gain entry
through the openings made on the skin and start messing around inside
the body, resulting to various illnesses. The risk of infection can be
reduced by having the procedure carried out under hygienic conditions.
Many people ignore this part, thinking it's just a minor surgery anyway.
There would be lower chances of infection if the medical practitioner
or the doctor who is performing the skin mole treatment undertakes it
with the same amount of care and diligence he practices in major
operations or surgeries. As with any other major surgery, it is
important that the area or room be made conducive to surgery, and that
the surgical tools and implements have been thoroughly sterilized
beforehand. Proper post-operative care can also reduce the chances of
infection.
There is also a risk of the person who had the mole
removed experiencing anesthetic allergy. Since moles are rooted deep in
the skin, it is a given that before they are taken out, the person has
to be administered with anesthesia first. However, there are some
anesthetic agents that can cause allergies when administered to some
people. It would be difficult to mitigate this risk for the simple
reason that it is also difficult to tell whether a patient is
predisposed to be allergic to the anesthetic agent that will be given.
A
procedure to remove skin moles is invasive, so another risk present is
nerve damage. This can be mitigated if the medical practitioner carrying
out the treatment is very careful. In the course of the procedure, some
nerves could go all over the place without any provocation. This could
be due to certain anatomical differences among patients.
And the
fourth major risk associated with skin mole treatment is the risk of
scar formation. Take note that there is a possibility of an
uglier-looking scar taking the place of the mole that has been
previously removed. Keep in mind that you'd have lesser options in scar
removal than you do in mole removal. What you could do, however, would
be to try to hide or mask the presence of these scars using various
tricks and tips.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

The line between food and medicine has blurred considerably in the
last two decades. Today our grocery aisles are flooded with foods that
promise health benefits beyond their basic nutritional value. These
benefits range from memory lapses cured by herbs, to digestive
disturbances cured by beneficial bacteria (probiotics), to heart attacks
prevented by plant sterols. In between there are thousands of products
that claim to promote health or prevent disease.

The
market for these so-called "functional foods" has become one of the
fastest growing industries in the US. Already a multi-billion dollar
industry, experts predict annual growth rates of 7% or higher for the
functional food market, but no one dares predict how far this new wave
may carry us. The red wine "pill" has already been developed, and some
researchers already foresee the day of edible vaccines.

While the
trend is certainly good for the health of processed food manufacturers,
environmentalists and health policy experts worry that as the clamor for
functional additives provide a slippery slope for more genetically
modified foods. Nutritionists and scientists also see hazards for the
consumer that may outweigh the benefits. Chief among them is simple
safety.

Regulatory authorities around the world tend to be years
behind the companies introducing these products. Our own FDA requires
nutrition facts only for those substances with FDA daily values, such as
vitamin A or calcium. Amounts of ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acid
and probiotics are not regulated, so consumers can't know how much they
should be ingesting, but manufacturers are not required to disclose how
much or little they are putting in their foods.

Another concern
is the possibility of overdose, or hyper-vitaminosis. The combination of
taking multivitamins and also consuming fortified nutrition bars,
health drinks and cereals may be too much of a good thing. Vitamin A,
for example, is required at low doses, but may be toxic at levels only
10 times those required to prevent deficiencies.

Studies have
suggested that long-term intake of a diet high in vitamin A may promote
the development of osteoporotic hip fractures in women.

(1) The
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has also warned about consuming
too much folic acid from food. The HSPH doesn't suggest we give up our
daily multivitamin-multimineral supplement, but that we avoid heavily
fortified foods that deliver a full day's dose--or sometimes more--of
folic acid.

(2) The most basic concern, however, is that these new
prescription foods might encourage consumers to switch from a diverse,
healthy diet to a basically unhealthy one - with an increasing reliance
on functional: additives or modifications. The front package claim,
"Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals," on products like
breakfast cereal and drinks can be a powerful distraction from the fact
that these products often contain high amounts of sugar. While enriched
or fortified foods can make significant contribution to nutrient
intakes, they do not have the same nutritional benefits as the whole
foods for which they substitute. The whole food will always be superior.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

In another article I mentioned "the big 3" factors on how to
increase sexuality in men. I want to get a little bit more specific now
on diet. In particular, what foods and ingredients would destroy libido.
Soy
is the first culprit here. Avoid this ingredient altogether! Yes soy is
a bad thing and can increase estrogen levels in both men and women. Soy
is everywhere in processed food so beware! Next time you are out
shopping look at the ingredient labels and you'll see what I mean! Some
will argue to me and say "what about food like tempeh?" Now here's a
little bit of the difference. Fermented and unfermented soy are two
different things. Fermented soy is actually fine. I personally wouldn't
have too much of it but understand, fermented soy is a big process in
preparing food, getting rid of things like phytic acids and such and
such. Too much in depth information to cover in a small article.
Unfermented soy is the former in which I mentioned. Soy is cheap, easily
used as a filler for food and definitely bad for you. Throw away that
tofu!
Trans fat is the next thing here. Maybe people will argue
with me and say, even yes it is bad, it won't exactly lower libido. I
say it does since trans fat clogs your arteries and clogged arteries
mean less blood flow to any part of your body. It won't affect libido
directly (at first) but it can affect it indirectly. Trans fat is not
usually found in the label so you have to look at the ingredients again
for this. However, trans fat won't be said on the ingredient label since
it's not really called trans fat. To find trans fat just remember the
word "hydro" If you see anything with that word then put it back on the
shelf. An example is "hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable
oil" etc. Know the margarine on the shelf that stays there for 5+ years
and ever wondered how that exactly worked? Trans fat, or that
hydrogenated goodness is the reason.
Low fat diets actually cause
testosterone to plummet. Our body needs fat and needs a lot of it from
food. Saturated fat, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated fat, we need them!
Trans fat is the only fat we should avoid. We also need cholesterol too
since that is a steroid hormone in our body and our body, even if it
produces 70% of its daily requirement still needs it from foods. Fat is
what helps cell membranes function, helps hormones get regulated and is
what keeps us alive.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

When you are in the process of looking for a treatment to remove
your facial moles, there are sure to be many considerations to be made.
We will name four of the most important ones here. It is our aim in this
article to fully flesh out these considerations so we can have a better
grasp of what we're up against. At a general level, we have to keep it
in mind that the removal of moles (just like the removal of all other
skin moles), tends to entail the use of certain surgical procedures.
Facial moles can also be sometimes excised off the skin with a sharp
surgical tool. Anesthesia would have to be administered prior to the
actual excision, though. Aside from those, cauterization is also a
possibility, as noted by many medical experts.
Now,
the first thing you have to keep in mind when seeking mole removal
treatment is that the treatment will almost certainly be invasive. We
have already mentioned two of these options: excision and cauterization.
Those who are looking for less invasive treatments would most likely
turn to laser treatment. However, you have to know that laser treatment
has not gained much success when it comes to deep-seated moles.
Unfortunately that leaves us to make our choice between two highly
invasive procedures: cauterization and excision. If you go for
cauterization, we must warn you that some excision would still have to
be performed before the mole is burned off.
Your next concern
would be the cost that mole removal would demand from you, as it could
be quite pricey. A health insurance would take care of this problem for
you. But if your health insurer deems mole removal as a cosmetic
procedure and does not have really anything to do with your health, you
might not be able to rely on your health insurance.
The third
thought would be: would the treatment leave a scar after the mole has
been removed? You would have to think about your options carefully
because even if you managed to get rid of the mole, you might be left
with an uglier scar.
Next, you have to think carefully and assess
if the treatment could possibly lead to you having infections. Remember
that, in essence, you are undergoing a surgical procedure if you are
having your moles removed. All surgical procedures have a risk of
infection, and that includes the mole removal treatment, no matter how
simple or straightforward you deem it to be.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

A mother is born the moment she gives birth to her child.
Pregnancy is certainly a turning point in a women's life. In today's
hectic world, consumption of contraceptive i-pills and eating unhealthy
diet can affect the ability of a woman to conceive. This situation
affects the physical and mental health of a woman. Unfortunately, there
are thousands of women all over the world who are unable to give birth
or conceive in the natural way. It is a tough situation for the couple.
If you too are one of them, then there is ray of hope as now you can get
in touch with a fertility clinic. These clinics help woman who are not
able to conceive. Medical experts have introduced In vitro fertilization
to help such women.
In vitro fertilization has earned great
popularity in the recent years. If you are thinking about the treatment,
you need to become familiar with the benefits and IVF cost. Babies
conceived through In vitro fertilization are also called as Test Tube
Babies. This treatment gives hope to those women who cannot have babies.
It is an option for those women who have reproductive complications
ranging from tubal blockage, uterine or tubal scarring, or infertility
resulting from endometriosis. This treatment consists of the fusion of
an egg and sperm in a controlled medical environment. The fertilized egg
is then introduced into the uterus of the woman. A single round of IVF
involves implantation of about 3 or 4 embryos, as the chances of failure
of a single embryo are more. Because of the multiple embryos being
implanted into the uterus, there is a greater possibility of the
treatment being successful.
The main aim of In vitro fertilization
is to help woman to become pregnant with safe treatments. Thus, in case
if fertilization is not taking place in her womb, the medical experts
fertilize the ovum and sperm in the test tube. After 3 to 5 days the
embryo is placed in the woman's uterus. Thus, after the successful
implantation of the embryo in the uterus there are better chances that a
woman would get pregnant. Normally, IVF costs are about $12,500 a
cycle. As the first cycle produces odds of about 25% effectiveness, it
may take multiple cycles to produce a viable embryo. This treatment has
come as bliss for many couples who can't have babies. It is a less
invasive procedure that is a ray of hope for many couples. There are
infertility clinic that provide this treatment.
Surrogacy
procedures have benefitted a number of gay couples and it has helped
them to have their own babies. This medical procedure has made gay
parenting possible. If you are a lesbian couple who wants to have your
own babies, then you can check for the best clinic that offers Lesbian
ivf. The fertilization clinics make sure that you get the best medical
treatment so that the chances of the development of the embryo would
increase and you can become pregnant. The procedure is very easy if you
opt for reliable and trustworthy medical experts. The rate of success
depends on the age. You must give it a try now and not wait until it's
too late.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Are you looking for ways on how to dissolve kidney stones? Before
you look for ways , it is best to know first some information about
their cause. This brief article will give you valuable information about
remedies that will surely help you deal with kidney stones formation
inside your body.
Quick Facts
· It is a hard and like crystalline minerals formed inside your urinary tract or kidney.
· The medical term for it is Nephrolithiasis.
· The five basic kinds are calcium, uric acid, struvite, cysteine and drug-induced.
· The common symptoms are blood in your urine or hematuria and flank pain that can be severe.
·
There can be a formation once there is a decrease in volume of your
urine and if you form stone substances excessively in the urine.
·
The major reason why there is formation is due to dehydration. If you
live in a hotter climate and do not make it a habit to drink water, you
are a candidate for formation of stones.
· If you have specific medical conditions like gout or take certain supplements or medications, you are at a higher risk.
· Hereditary and dietary factors can also be a factor.
You
will undergo treatment if you have severe conditions of stone
formation. However, you need to help yourself dissolve kidney stones
through proper diet and following natural remedies for kidney stones.
Your
diet is a big factor that leads you to form kidney stones. There are
different types of kidney stone formation that can be prevented if you
follow a strict diet. Drinking sufficient fluids especially water
throughout the day is an excellent preventative.
You must limit
sodium or salt because it helps increase your excretion of calcium in
your urine. In result, you will form kidney stones. It is much better to
reduce your salt intake than to reduce your calcium intake.
Foods
that are high in animal proteins like fish-contain purines, eggs and
meats can increase your chances of forming calcium stones and uric acid
stones. Foods that are rich in calcium can help you prevent in the
formation of kidney stones and assist you in maintaining your bone
density. Try to avoid as well foods high in oxalates like rhubarb and
spinach in order to prevent formation of calcium oxalate stones.
It
is best to consult a doctor on how for your best treatment options.
Take note, there are different kinds of treatment for a certain type of
stone. Some can be treated with home remedies and some must be treated
through surgery. Your doctor will be able to help you as well to know
the causes of the kidney stone formation. Seek help from a dietician in
planning your meals in order to lessen your chances of having to deal
with the problem again.

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kidney stones. His family members had suffered and with the help of the
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